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M.V.
Barbara McLellan Special
Trips Public Trips 28th
March - 31st October 2010
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M. V. Barbara McLellan
M.V. Barbara McLellan
is a broad beam narrowboat built in 1982 and was specifically designed
for leisure cruising. She is 65 feet long with a beam of 10.5 feet.
She weighs 25 tons and has a 4.2 litre marinised diesel tractor
engine. The main cabin is spacious, with seating at tables for 40
passengers and a maximum seating capacity of 51. The boat has a
licensed bar, a fully equipped galley and a small dance floor with
sliding roof which can be opened in fine weather. The boat has a
lift for wheelchair access and modern toilet facilities.
We run the following trips from the Wharf Cottage,
Bradford on Avon:
- Public Trips at Weekends,
Public Holidays and Wednesday afternoons.
- Special Trips such as
Cream Teas, Bath Trip, Autumn Tints, Santa Trips, etc can be
booked as advertised on the dates throughout the year.
- Charter
Trips fully crewed trips can be booked for 1 – 8 hours.
M.V. Barbara McLellan is named after the late
Mrs Barbara McLellan. In 1999 the Kennet & Avon Canal Trust needed
to replace the West Wilts Branch narowboat Ladywood and approached
the The McLellan Trust for financial assistance. This Trust is a
small Charitable Trust set up from the estate of the late Mrs Barbara
McLellan, providing donations to help in broad terms, the elderly,
the disabled, and the disadvantaged, as well as protecting wild
birds. Fortunately for us, in 1999 the Trustees decided that they
should donate to capital projects rather than just distributing
income and they graciously decided to fund the purchase of Aquarius,
then plying on the River Cam, in Cambridge. In appreciation of this
generosity and in memorial of the benefactor, the boat was renamed
Barbara McLellan. We, therefore, particularly welcome enquiries
for any charters from groups organising recreational trips for members
of disadvantaged groups
Contact the K&A Wharf Cottage Shop for
tickets for Public Trips.
For Special and Charter Trips contact
the Booking Manager on 0800 121 4679 or e-mail:
M.V. Barbara McLellan
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Special Trips 2010
We run a number of Special Trips throughout
the year and, unless stated otherwise, they all depart from The
Cottage, Upper Wharf, Bradford on Avon:
Devizes.
Over the weekend 16-19 April, MV Barbara McLellan will make a publicity
cruise to and from Devizes on 4 separate day trips. Passengers,
who should bring their own picnic lunches, may join the boat at
any of the start points at BoA, Foxhangers or Devizes. (nb Passengers
should also make arrangements for their travel home at the end of
the trip.) These boat trips are free of charge; however donations,
to the K & A Canal Trust, would be appreciated.
Friday
16 April, 10.00am:- Bradford – on – Avon to Foxhangers
Saturday
17 April, 11.30am:- Foxhangers, ascend Caen Locks to Devizes
Sunday
18 April, 11.30am:- Devizes, descend Caen Locks to Foxhangers
Monday
19 April, 10.00am:- Foxhangers to Bradford – on – Avon
CLICK HERE TO VIEW AND PRINT
THE BOOKING FORM
Strawberry Cream Teas. Sailings on Fridays 25 June,
23 July, 20 August and 10 September at 3.00 pm.
On this extremely popular
trip you will be served home made scones with strawberry jam and
fresh cream and a cup of tea at your table. Relax and enjoy the
scenery on the 2 hr sail, down through the Lock, past the Tithe
Barn, along the attractive Avon Valley and over the 100m long Avoncliff
Aqueduct. There the boat turns round and returns to the Wharf at
approx 5.00pm. The trip is available at a cost of £10.00 per person.
Bath Trips.
Sailings on Saturday 12 June and 4 September. Departs BOA at 9.30
am, arriving in Bath 1.30 pm. Departs Bath at 3.00 pm, arriving
in BOA at 7.00 pm. A single trip is also available.
The
boat crosses the Avoncliff and Dundas Aqueducts and you will enjoy
superb views of the Avon Valley and the approaches to Bath. An excellent
Ploughman's Lunch is served on the way out and a sumptuous Cream
Tea on the return trip.
The
cost of this trip is £24.00 return, single £15.00.
Autumn Tints. See the turning of the autumnal leaves
on a trip along the Avon Valley and through the wood of Murhill
and Limpley Stoke. There are two Saturday afternoon trips planned
for 16 and 23 October and an additional trip on Wednesday 20 October,
departing at 2 pm and returning to Bradford on Avon by 6.00pm. The
trip includes tea, coffee or orange juice and a slice of home-made
cake, all at a cost of £10.00 per person.
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AND PRINT THE BOOKING FORM FOR THE CREAM TEA, BATH DAY AND AUTUMN
TINTS SPECIAL TRIPS
Dundas Carol
Service. The annual Boaters’ Carol Service on the first
Saturday in December is always a popular event. The boat leaves
BoA mid-afternoon on 4 December, arriving at Dundas in plenty of
time for the Carol Service. Passengers should bring a savoury or
sweet plate to be shared in open buffet supper on the journey. The
return journey cost £6.00 per person.
Santa Trips. The 1-hour long
Santa trips are extremely popular, so book early to avoid disappointment.
The trips leave BOA at 11:30am and 2.00pm on the following days
in December: Saturday 11 and 18, Sun 12 and 19, Tuesday 21 and Wednesday
22. Santa gives an individually selected present to each child who
also receives juice and sweets. The adults enjoy mulled wine and
a mince pie. Tickets cost £9.00.
BOOKING FORMS FOR THE DUNDAS CAROL SERVICE AND SANTA TRIPS
WILL BE AVAILABE BY EARLY APRIL 2010
WATCH OUT FOR EXTRA EVENTS IN 2010 – ENQUIRIES WELCOMED
SPECIAL
TRIPS MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE
To find out more
about Charter and Special Trips, please contact the Booking Manager
on 0800 121 4679 or e-mail:
M.V. Barbara McLellan
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Public Trips 2010
PUBLIC
TRIPS START 28th MARCH & FINISH 31st
OCTOBER 2010
[Details may change at short notice]
| |
WEDNESDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
BANK HOLIDAYS |
|
MARCH, APRIL, MAY & JUNE |
1430 - 1630 |
1430 -1630 |
1430-1630 |
1430-1630 |
|
JULY & AUGUST |
1130-1230
1430-1630 |
1130-1230
1430-1630 |
1130-1230
1430-1630 |
1130-1230
1430-1630 |
|
SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER |
1430 - 1630 |
1430 - 1630 |
1430 - 1630 |
|
EXCLUSIONS and CHANGES
- Saturday 17th April – No public trip –
Ascending Caen Locks*
- Sunday 18th April – No public trip – Ascending
Caen Locks*
- Sunday 25th April – No Public Trip
- Saturday 8th May – 1130 Public Trip to
Widbrook (1 hour)
- Saturday 12th June – No public trip – Bath
Day Trip*
- Saturday 10th July – No public trip
- Wednesday 14th July – departs 1500 to Avoncliff
- Saturday 4th September – No Public Trip
– Bath Day Trip*
- Saturday 16th October – No Public Trip
– Autumn Tints Special*
- Wednesday 20th October – No Public Trip
– Autumn Tints Special*
- Saturday 23rd October – No Public Trip
– Autumn Tints Special*
* See Special Trips
section for further details
The 1430 to 1630
trip sails past the Tithe Barn, over the Avoncliff Aqueduct, turns
and then returns to Bradford–on–Avon. The 1130 to 1230
trip sails past the Tithe Barn to Meadows Bridge, turns and then
returns to Bradford–on–Avon.
FARES
|
|
Adult |
Over 60 |
Child |
Family (2 + 2) |
|
Avoncliff (2 hrs) |
£6.50 |
£5.50 |
£4.00 |
£19.00 |
|
Meadows Bridge (1hr) |
£5.00 |
£4.00 |
£2.50 |
£14.00 |
FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT PUBLIC TRIPS,
PLEASE REFER TO THE NOTICE BOARD OUTSIDE THE SHOP. TICKETS CAN BE
BOUGHT AT THE SHOP.
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Barbara McLellan Special
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Charter Trips 2010
| TRIP |
DURATION |
COST |
CRUISE DETAILS |
| 1 |
1¼ hrs |
£125 |
Widbrook Our shortest
trip, east along the canal to Widbrook Marina and back.
Plenty of interesting countryside and wildlife to see.
Recommended for school field trips. |
| 2 |
1 hr |
£125 |
Meadows Bridge Through
the lock, past the Tithe Barn to Meadows Bridge. Plenty
of opportunity to see wildlife and views across Bradford
– on – Avon. |
| 3 |
2 hrs |
£195 |
Avoncliff Aqueduct
Through Bradford-on-Avon lock and west to the dramatic Avoncliff
aqueduct and back. The boat crosses the aqueduct and turns
the other side. Lots of wildlife to see plus spectacular
views of the town and across the valley. |
| 4 |
2¼ hrs |
£199 |
Hilperton East past
Widbrook to Hilperton, turning at the Hilperton / Staverton
marina. Through interesting and peaceful countryside.
|
| 5 |
3 hrs |
£275 |
Widbrook and Avoncliff
Combining
trips 1 and 3, this trip enables passengers to see the canal
both east and west of Bradford-on-Avon.
|
| 6 |
3¾ hrs |
£295 |
Limpley Stoke Valley
West across Avoncliff aqueduct to near Dundas, travelling
along the beautiful Avon valley through the woods of Murhill
and Limpley Stoke.
|
| 7 |
4¼ hrs |
£320 |
Semington East past
Hilperton to see the junction with the Wilts & Berks Canal
(disused). Plenty of wildlife
|
| 8 |
4½ hrs |
£320 |
Dundas Aqueduct As
Trip 6 but continuing further to Dundas aqueduct, where
there is usually time to disembark and view the scenery.
|
| 9 |
8 hrs + 90 min mooring
in Bath |
£550 |
Bath Day Trip Travel
over two aqueducts and through delightful countryside for
this leisurely outing to Bath. Ask about custom options
or a quote for a single journey. |
All trips normally start at Bradford – on –
Avon Lock, just south of the town centre. When you charter the boat,
you may prefer to make your own arrangements for food consumed on
board; we are happy to provide contact details of nearby caterers.
However, the Trust reserves the right to be the sole provider of
beverages consumed on the trip. Wines may be brought on board by
prior arrangement, subject to a corkage fee.
If you would like a custom trip
please telephone our booking manager on 0800 121 4679 or email:
to discuss your requirements.
M.V. Barbara McLellan
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How to
Find Us
From the North. (M4/A4/A363 or B3109). Continue
through the centre of Bradford on Avon, over the Avon bridge, and
follow the B3109 to Frome, past the Railway Station on the right.
The K&A Cottage is some 300M on the left, immediately before crossing
the canal humpbacked bridge. (For Car Park, continue to next roundabout
and turn left, cross the canal, then first left through small estate.
From the South. From the A361 or A36, pick
up the B3109 off the A361 at Rode. Continue towards BOA. The K&A
Cottage is on the right immediately on crossing the humpbacked bridge.
(For Car Park, turn right at roundabout prior to humpbacked bridge,
cross the canal, then left through small estate.)
Car Parking. Rail Station, or follow the signpost
to a car park adjacent to the Cottage through a small estate (Baileys
Barn) off Moulton Drive ~ (between Frome Rd and Trowbridge Rd).
(N.B. Please allow a little extra time for car parking)
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For Map
Traffic Information
By Train. Turn right
out of car park onto Frome Road. Continue for 300M until you reach
the Canal Tavern; the K&A Cottage is on the opposite side of the
road.
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